Download or read book Attorney General Opinion No 1991 105 written by Robert T. Stephan and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The general laws governing agency apply when determining who is an agent. Marking the "not sure" box of the real estate sales questionnaire will not invalidate the form. Cited herein: L. 1991, ch. 162, sections 3, 4, 7.

Download or read book Attorney General Opinion No 1991 157 written by Robert T. Stephan and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is our opinion that, pursuant to the definitions of public record and public agency set forth at K.S.A. 45-217, and in accordance with the declarations set forth in K.S.A. 1-401, working papers created, maintained and in the possession of a private CPA firm, whose only connection with a public entity is a service contract entered into pursuant to K.S.A. 1990 Supp. 46-1122, are records which are not subject to the provisions of the Kansas open records act (KORA). However, post audit may review such working papers in accordance with the oversight duties dictated by K.S.A. 1990 Supp. 46-1127(a), the access powers of the division of legislative post audit and as recognized by general legal principles applicable to the accountant/client relationship. Access to or review of CPA working papers by post audit does not automatically alter the nature of the records for purposes of the open records act. If copies of records are provided to post audit, records in the possession of post audit must be closed by post audit if the records in question are subject to a duty of confidentiality. Cited herein: K.S.A. 1-401; 45-215; 45-217; K.S.A. 1990 Supp. 45-221, as amended by L. 1991, ch. 149, section 12; K.S.A. 46-1101; K.S.A. 1990 Supp. 46-1106; 46-1108; 46-1114; 46-1122; K.S.A. 46-1127; K.A.R. 74-5-101; 74-5-105.

Download or read book Attorney General Opinion No 1992 105 written by Robert T. Stephan and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An attempt by a board of education and a professional employees' organization to ratify amendments to the contracts of employment of professional employees without submitting the amendments to a vote of the professional employees pursuant to K.S.A. 72-5421 would conflict with the purposes of professional negotiation recognized by the legislature. Any provisions of an agreement conferring such authority upon a board of education and a professional employees' organization would be void and unenforceable. Cited herein: K.S.A. 72-5411, as amended by L. 1992, ch. 20, section 1; K.S.A. 1991 Supp. 72-5412; 72-5413; K.S.A. 72-5414; 72-5421; K.S.A. 1991 Supp. 72-5423; K.S.A. 72-5424; 72-5437, as amended by L. 1992, ch. 20, section 2.

Download or read book Attorney General Opinion No 1991 088 written by Robert T. Stephan and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Section 2(b)(10) of chapter 150 of the 1991 Session Laws does not preclude endorsements by a newspaper, the publisher and editor of which is a member of the commission on governmental standards and conduct. Cited herein: L. 1991, ch. 150, section 2.

Download or read book Attorney General Opinion No 1991 049 written by Robert T. Stephan and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The legislature intended that the term "noneconomic loss," found in K.S.A. 1990 Supp. 65-34,126 and not otherwise defined, have the meaning commonly accorded it and as defined by case law interpreting generally similar statutes. Cited herein: K.S.A. 1990 Supp. 65-34,100; 65-34,102; 65-34,126.

Download or read book Attorney General Opinion No 1991 032 written by Robert T. Stephan and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Generally, marital relationships between governmental officers or employees are not p̲e̲r̲ s̲e̲ prohibited by Kansas law. Kansas conflict of interest laws prohibit certain interaction with or activities involving entities in which a public officer or employee has a substantial interest. These conflict of interest laws do not preclude an individual from serving as a public officer or employee. Because the appointment in question is for a court personnel position, statutes concerning that position and the judicial rules and canons should also be considered in making such an appointment. Cited herein: K.S.A. 13-2903; 14-537; 20-342; 20-343; 46-215; 46-221; 46-231; 46-233; 46-239; K.S.A. 1990 Supp. 46-247; K.S.A. 74-605; K.S.A. 1990 Supp. 75-4301a; 75-4304.

Download or read book Attorney General Opinion No 1991 024 written by Robert T. Stephan and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enforcement of the governmental ethics act against the employees of interstate agencies by criminal prosecution is not favored by the law. The terms of the interstate compact or agreement take precedence over the unilateral actions of any single member state. Cited Cited [sic] herein: K.S.A. 2-3101; 12-2514; 12-2524; K.S.A. 1990 Supp. 46-247; K.S.A. 46-215, e̲t̲ s̲e̲q̲.; 48-2001; 65-34a01; 72-6011; 79-4301; 82a-528; 82a-529; K.S.A. 1990 Supp. 74-8731; U.S. Const., Art. 1, section 10, cl. 3.

Download or read book Attorney General Opinion No 1991 161 written by Robert T. Stephan and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The distribution of powers by a state constitution among the governmental departments is a question for the state itself. Under the Kansas constitution, the functions of parole and probation may be conferred upon either the executive or judicial branch of government. Those powers conferred upon the secretary of corrections by the community corrections act are executive or administrative in nature and may not be transferred to or exercised by the judiciary. Cited herein: K.S.A. 21-4601; K.S.A. 1990 Supp. 21-4603, as amended by L. 1991, ch. 89, section 4; K.S.A. 21-4611; 22-3707; 75-5290; 75-5291; 75-5292; 75-5294; 75-5296; 75-52,103; 75-52,105; 75-52,110; K.S.A. 1990 Supp. 75-52,111; 75-52,114; Kan. Const., Art. 1, sections 1, 7; Kan. Const., Art. 3, section 1.

Download or read book Attorney General Opinion No 1991 059 written by Robert T. Stephan and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The legislature is authorized pursuant to article 4, section 3 of the Kansas constitution to prescribe the grounds and procedures for recall of elected public officials. The procedure set forth by the legislature obligates the county or district attorney to determine the sufficiency of the grounds asserted in a petition seeking the recall of a local officer. The county or district attorney does not determine whether the local officer should be subject to recall. Rather, the county or district attorney determines whether the grounds are set forth with sufficient particularity so as to permit the local officer an opportunity to prepare a statement in justification of the officer's conduct in office. Cited herein: K.S.A. 25-4301; K.S.A. 1990 Supp. 25-4302; K.S.A. 25-4312; K.S.A. 1990 Supp. 25-4320; K.S.A. 25-4326; 25-4329; 25-4331; Kan. Const., art. 4, section 3.

Download or read book Model Rules of Professional Conduct written by American Bar Association. House of Delegates and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2007 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.

Download or read book Attorney General Opinion No 1991 041 written by Robert T. Stephan and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: K.A.R. 74-5-103 prohibits certified public accountants (CPAs) from paying a commission to obtain a client and from accepting a commission for referring a client to products or services of others. The regulation promulgated pursuant to state authorization is immune from antitrust law challenge under the state action doctrine. Cited herein: K.S.A. 1990 Supp. 1-202.

Download or read book Attorney General Opinion No 1991 035 written by Robert T. Stephan and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Terms of office of the members of the state board of tax appeals were originally set by statute and appointments were made accordingly. The terms of all subsequent appointees must be made with reference to the initial terms, each commencing at the end of the preceding term. Any appointments made mid-term are for an unexpired term. Cited herein: K.S.A. 1990 Supp. 74-2433; L. 1982, ch. 347, section 33; L. 1969, ch. 369, section 1.

Download or read book Attorney General Opinion No 1991 053 written by Robert T. Stephan and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A county may, by resolution, pay for the legal fees incurred when an action is brought by a county employee if the commissioners determine that: the action arose out of the employee's scope of employment; the money is being spent for a public purpose; the funds expended are derived from an appropriate fund; and the expense has been submitted pursuant to the uniform procedure for payment of claims. Cited herein: K.S.A. 1990 Supp. 12-105b; 19-101a; K.S.A. 19-229; 19-236a; K.S.A. 1990 Supp. 79-1946; K.S.A. 79-2927; and 79-2934.

Download or read book Attorney General Opinion No 1991 130 written by Robert T. Stephan and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kansas law does not currently prohibit licensed physicians from performing abortions and, under current court decisions, the state may not prohibit abortions at any stage when the woman's life or health is at risk. The state may suggest guidelines for determining, after viability, when the woman's health is at risk, but the decision in a particular case must be left to the woman's physician. The physician's decision would be reviewable by the courts. Cited herein: K.S.A. 21-3407, 65-443; 65-444; 65-445; K.S.A. 1990 Supp. 65-2837, as amended by L. 1991, ch. 192, section 3.

Download or read book Attorney General Opinion No 1991 153 written by Robert T. Stephan and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: K.S.A. 1990 Supp. 25-4153a prohibits contributions (to legislators, candidates for legislative seats, and their committees) by registered lobbyists or political committees while the legislature is in session. This prohibition is not a violation of First Amendment rights of free speech and freedom of association. Cited herein: K.S.A. 1990 Supp. 25-4153a; U.S. Const., First Amend.

Download or read book Attorney General Opinion No 1991 093 written by Robert T. Stephan and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is our opinion that when a court awards sole custody of a child, the noncustodial parent is not authorized to obtain treatment for the child or receive confidential information about the child from a mental health center. Cited herein: K.S.A. 1990 Supp. 60-1610; 65-5602; 65-5603.

Download or read book Attorney General Opinion No 1991 116 written by Robert T. Stephan and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: K.S.A. 1990 Supp. 46-1101 gives the legislative post auditor access to otherwise confidential or private records; K.S.A. 1990 Supp. 46-1106 requires the post auditor to comply with any "duty of confidentiality imposed by law." The Kansas open records act (KORA), K.S.A. 45-215 e̲t̲ s̲e̲q̲., requires public records to be disclosed upon request unless a law permits or requires closure of a specific public record. The record in question is a contract which was in part made by a public agency. It therefore meets the definition of a public record, and is subject to the KORA. The only provision we have located that permits or requires closure of the questioned portions of the public record is in the contract itself. Public records may not be closed by contract unless a law permits or requires closure of the specific record. As no such law has been located, with regard to the specific portions of the record in question, it is our opinion that a contractual term attempting to close this information is void as against stated public policy. Such a term must therefore be severed from the otherwise legal portions of the agreement, and disclosure of the questioned portions of the record may occur. Disclosure of other records or matters must be examined on a case by case basis to determine if there is a legal duty to disclose such records or matters. Absent a mandatory disclosure requirement, an agreement not to disclose creates a duty which post audit must respect, pursuant to K.S.A. 1990 Supp. 46-1106 (g). Cited herein: K.S.A. 45-215; 45-216; 45-217; K.S.A. 1990 Supp. 45-221, as amended by L. 1991, ch. 149, section 12; K.S.A. 46-1101; K.S.A. 1990 Supp. 46-1106; 46-1108; 46-1114.